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LF55 XMV

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,891 mi
Last recorded32,891 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 XMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,891 miles

Both front swivel seals slightly leaking

Cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Deep cuts in n/s/r + o/s/r tyres

Oil leak

Steering box drop arm ball joint cover/boot split

o/s/f tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2010 25,781 miles

cuts in n/s/r outer tyre sidewall not to cords

Fail 13 Jan 2010 25,781 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

cuts in n/s/r outer tyre sidewall not to cords

Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,490 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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LF55 XMV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF55 XMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LF55 XMV registered?

LF55 XMV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 2006.

Is LF55 XMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF55 XMV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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